Dr. Whiteside is such a great therapist . She is goal oriented and gives me great ways to apply the skills learned. I appreciate that she takes the time to check in often. It has been a great experience with her as my therapist because she opens my mind to new perspectives and ways to think/reflect on experiences . I truly appreciate her!
Dr. Dora Whiteside, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Dora is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Dora. View 14 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Texas
Recent reviews
Dr. Whiteside is a fantastic therapist. Highly intelligent, emphatic, and a great listener. Her expertise is cognitive behavioral therapy and it’s very effective and works relatively fast. I highly recommend working with Dr. Whiteside!
More about Dora
- 17 years' experience
- Female
- LPC
I absolutely love what I do and I view each day as an opportunity to increase in love, peace, joy, and believing that all other increase (i.e. spiritual and material things) will naturally follow. Not only do I work to increase myself, but I also absolutely love helping others to increase in these areas. I primarily use Cognitive Behavior
Therapy, with a mix of Solution based Therapy, and Person Center Therapy, and many different skills and interventions. I have worked in various settings; with clients from many different cultural/ethnic groups; and with various presenting problems. These presenting problems include major depression, anxiety; bipolar disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Psychosis, suicidal crisis and multiple suicide attempts; and well as feelings of self harm and harm to others; and other many other problems.
When working with clients I like to begin to build the client and therapist relationship/rapport right away, and use this to create individualized treatment for each client. Whenever you make the decision to think about change in your life and/or are ready to begin change, I want to be here for you every step of the way. I pray each day "Lord let today be an adventure and not just a chore". I have been to the deepest depth of depression, death fear, hopelessness, worthlessness to highest out of control points of mania with very risky and reckless behavior and then back to living each day as the "best me". I desire to help guide you through the rough and tough times in life and all the way to truly living "your very best you and your very best life". Whenever you are ready really live your life, and not simply exist, I will be here waiting for you.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Depression
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Dr. Dora Whiteside's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780965434.
- LPC · Texas · 62636 · Expires March 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Dr. Dora Whiteside
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Dr. Whiteside is such a great therapist . She is goal oriented and gives me great ways to apply the skills learned. I appreciate that she takes the time to check in often. It has been a great experience with her as my therapist because she opens my mind to new perspectives and ways to think/reflect on experiences . I truly appreciate her!
Dr. Whiteside is a fantastic therapist. Highly intelligent, emphatic, and a great listener. Her expertise is cognitive behavioral therapy and it’s very effective and works relatively fast. I highly recommend working with Dr. Whiteside!
She's incredibly gentle and supportive!
This is my first time ever doing therapy, and ever since the first week, Dr. Whiteside has been amazing, I'm so excited for the next sessions to come
I was on the fence of starting my journey but I knew I needed to start. I’m in the middle of trying to figure life out again and having someone to listen helps. Especially someone that doesn’t know me. I’ve only had one session and I felt heard. She already gave me a good guide on how to start changing my mind set for certain difficulties in every day life and it is helping! I look forward to more sessions and continuing my therapy journey with Better Help.
Dr. Whiteside is a great listener. It’s comforting to have someone actually hear me. She is also insightful and I feel confident in her care.
She is one of the best therapist I've had . I've experienced so many breakthroughs with her and it has overall improved my well being . I would recommend her to everyone .
Good intentions and is helpful.
The best! Thanks for everything!
She is great! I feel comfortable talking to her and her questions help me process things more clearly.
Dr. Whiteside is knowledgeable, patient, and understanding while helping to meet my needs.
Dr. Whiteside is just what I needed. I never thought I need a therapist, but talking with someone who listens with expertise in many areas, absolutely made me realize everyone needs someone who hears, advise, and help them on their journey to whatever it is they need. So far Dr. Whiteside has shown me that and I thank her and BetterHelp...
Dr Whiteside is very knowledgeable and always gives deep helpful insightful information. She listens actively and uses what she's heard to guide the session and give advice. Very positive and realistic. Happy to have her
Dr. Whiteside is very attentive and helpful.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. Dora Whiteside offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Dr. Dora Whiteside works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Dr. Dora Whiteside speak?
Dr. Dora Whiteside speaks English.
How many years of experience does Dr. Dora Whiteside have?
Dr. Dora Whiteside has 17 years of experience.
Where is Dr. Dora Whiteside licensed to practice?
Dr. Dora Whiteside is licensed to practice in Texas.
Does Dr. Dora Whiteside accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Dr. Dora Whiteside accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Dr. Dora Whiteside offer?
Dr. Dora Whiteside offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Dr. Dora Whiteside?
Dr. Dora Whiteside can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Dr. Dora Whiteside?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.